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Prince George’s police ID victim of fatal District Heights shooting

Police in Prince George’s County have identified the man who was fatally shot Friday in District Heights, Maryland, as 24-year-old Markelle Morrow, of D.C.

According to police, around 5:40 p.m. Friday, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3400 block of Walters Lane in District Heights. While investigating the scene, police said they discovered Morrow “in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.”

Morrow was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said.



Prince George’s County police said they are working to identify suspects and determine a possible motive for the fatal shooting.

They ask anyone with information relevant to this investigation call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Below is a map of where the incident occurred.

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